A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck in the Tonga Region at a depth of 28.7 km (17.8 miles), the quake hit at 06:53:48 UTC Saturday 9th July 2011.
The epicenter was 69 km (42 miles) East of Nuku'Alofa, Tonga
This Earthquake was quickly Followed by a 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake at a depth of 23.7 km (14.7 miles) at 07:08:21 UTC Saturday 9th July 2011.
The epicenter was 58 km (36 miles) East of Nuku'Alofa, Tonga
No tsunami watch, warning or advisory is in effect. No reports of Damage as yet.